What went well?
The progress I made; what was achieved and done
I improved my time management skills, and did not leave tasks to the last minute allowing to research and thoroughly think about my project details. My teammate and I further advanced our project, and decided to target single use plastic in Hong Kong. We brainstormed different methods to create an impactful educational campaigns, and the roles of our future volunteers. Additionally, I learnt how to recruit and guide my volunteers, which I found really helpful since I have not done something similar before.
What could have been done differently?
Things that did not get done and/or could be changed
I had a little difficulty focusing during the online sessions this week. To improve, I can remove external distractions and to work in a more focused environment. This would also help me take part in more fruitful discussions.
What did I learn about myself when working with others?
Contributions, behaviours and values I exhibited
Throughout this week, I had to evaluate the ideas proposed by my teammate and other scholars to take inspiration from them, and to potentially apply similar thinking methods to my own project. Additionally, I was more willing to speak up and share my ideas in a group setting, which allowed other people to give their perspective, proving me with the possibility to further develop my thought process.
What did I learn about leadership?
Leadership attributes and insights I developed
I had to make sure to consider all aspects when planning my project. For instance, we need to consider the reasons for people wanting to use single use plastics and determine how likely different stakeholders are willing to make a change. Hence, we must also critically evaluate potential solutions and create reasonable solutions.
What do I want to develop or focus on next?
What I still need to develop
For my project, I hope to begin recruiting volunteers and further develop the finer details with my teammate to make sure we are prepared to roll out our campaign when it is time. Additionally, we need to look into effective methods to reach our target audience (young adults)